FF9 Remake talks continue as Square Enix unveiled the 25th Anniversary teaser and new artwork. Read on to learn more about new updates for the celebration and Domino’s Pizza's anticipation for the speculated remake.
FF9 Remake Possibility Rises
25th Anniversary Teaser and New Artwork Revealed
Square Enix is ramping up towards Final Fantasy IX’s (FF9) upcoming 25th Anniversary, releasing a special movie and new artwork to commemorate the event. This further fuels speculation among fans that an FF9 remake is in the works despite the company not announcing anything in that regard.
The studio uploaded the short video to YouTube on July 3, highlighting footage from the beloved 2000 RPG classic. Furthermore, Square Enix posted new FF9 25th Anniversary illustrations by original Character Designer Toshiyuki Itahana across their social media accounts.
Recently, they also announced a new prequel picture book that explores the origins of the lovable black mage Vivi, alongside other merchandise for the anniversary. Moreover, the FF9 Special Anniversary website continues to receive updates, adding additional character profiles for Freija, Quina, Eiko, and Salamander.
Domino’s Pizza Wants The Remake
While everyone is waiting for a remake announcement soon, international pizza chain Domino’s Pizza expressed its anticipation on social media. In a Facebook post on July 6, Domino’s Pizza posted an image of FF9 with the caption, "announce the remake already."
Domino’s social media accounts are popular for their integration of memes and trending posts to create more engagement with customers. It seems that their social media handler is also a fan of FF9, and is also expecting something big to be announced on the game’s anniversary.
Despite everyone’s clamor for an FF9 Remake, Square Enix remains tight-lipped about these speculations, but continues to honor the journey of Zidane and his team across Gaia. Regardless, fans expect more information as they begin the celebration on July 7.
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FINAL FANTASY IX 25th Anniversary Special Movie
FINAL FANTASY Twitter (X) post on New FF9 Artwork
The Official Square Enix Store
OFFICIAL 25th ANNIVERSARY FINAL FANTASY IX
